Compass on the Bay

1380 Columbia Road, Boston, Massachusetts, 02127

Assisted Living
Pricing starts from

$8,675/month

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About Compass on the Bay

Formerly The BayView, Compass on the Bay is one of the few communities in the Boston area dedicated exclusively to those with memory loss and dementia. Our state-of-the-art Memory Support Assisted Living community offers research-based treatment programming for those with varying levels of memory loss, from Mild Cognitive Impairment to diagnosed Alzheimers disease. We focus on the whole person, not just their basic physical or cognitive needs. Our method is to individualize a plan of care for each resident, providing just the right combination of services and programming to optimize your loved ones overall well-being, sense of independence, personal dignity and enrichment. You can have peace of mind knowing we are committed to your loved ones quality of life as our number one priority.

Our innovative Compass programming sets a new course for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Alzheimers disease and/or related dementia by actually treating the symptoms of their memory illness. Compass puts cutting-edge research into action through social engagement, lifelong learning, physical fitness, the arts, and our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program. 

Our community is designed like home with private apartments, small-scale community rooms and easy access to outdoor garden spaces, which enhance residents confidence and feelings of autonomy as they move about freely. Other features incorporate the latest research on environmental design for those with memory impairment, including bright lighting, unobtrusive security systems and designated programming spaces.

General Property Features

  • Private Rooms, Semi-Private Rooms, Furnished Apts Available, Guest Parking, Controlled Access
  • Laundry Service - Provided, Nurse on Staff, Respite/Short Term Stay, Scheduled Transportation, Transportation, Activities, Social Programs, Housekeeping
  • Assisted Living Community, Secured Memory Care Unit

Assisted Living

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Forestdale Park, located at the site of Maldens former McFadden Manor, recently opened its doors as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence.The community features 3 Independent Living apartments, and 59 studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that features our EnrichedLIFE programming. Forestdale Park also accommodates 23 seniors in their state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood which specializes in holistically treating the symptoms of cognitive issues including Alzheimers disease and related dementias.Forestdale Park is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community joining sister communities Nashoba Park in Ayer and Concord Park in West Concord. The community is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, a trusted name in senior housing and care with families and eldercare professionals for over 25 years.

Brookmeadow At Cobb Corner

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The all-new Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Memory Support Neighborhood featuring specialized programming for those with Alzheimers disease and related dementia. This senior community, operated by Senior Living Residences, features 67 assisted living and 26 private and shared memory support apartments, with a unique short-term or trial stay option. The community is located near the bustling Cobb Corner Shopping Plaza, with easy access to shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, and more. Residents also enjoy personalized services such as a dedicated Exercise Physiologist, fine dining featuring our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program for cognitive wellness, a full-service salon and modern, upscale amenities and apartments.At Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner, residents engage in a range of experiences, with opportunities to try something new while continuing to pursue their passions. With the EnrichedLIFE program, residents benefit from unique evidence-based daily programs that promote lifelong learning, social engagement, physical fitness, and the arts. The community also features an Activity Room, a spacious Living Room, a cozy Sunroom, and an elegant Sitting Area and Pub & Bistro. The Courtyard connects residents to Brookmeadow~s beautiful natural surroundings, while the Fitness Studio is the perfect space for mind and body wellness.

Concord Park

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Concord Park, a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community, offers local seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss developed in affiliation with the Boston University Alzheimers Disease Center. Located in the heart of historic West Concord Village, the community is surrounded by landscaped grounds that include walking trails and a picnic area on the Assabet River. Residents enjoy an enriching, supportive lifestyle with personalized services, innovative EnrichedLIFE programming, a fine dining experience featuring our award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program, and upscale amenities including a full service salon, country kitchen, library, sunlit community rooms and outdoor landscaped patios.

Methuen Village Assisted Living

Assisted Living 4 Gleason Street, Essex, Methuen, Massachusetts, 01844

Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a secure residential Compass Memory Support Neighborhood for those with Alzheimers disease and related dementias. Our community features gracious accommodations, numerous amenities, and expansive grounds with views of the Spicket River. Residents receive individualized attention and catered assistance from a professional and caring staff. Supportive services are tailored for individual needs. The needs include personal care, medication management, delicious meals featuring selections from our Brain Healthy Cooking menu, life long learning programs, cultural enrichment and wellness programs, housekeeping, and more!Methuen Village is located in the citys Historic District, at the end of Gleason Street, a small cul-de-sac just off the hustle and bustle of Broadway. It is nestled among acres of natural beauty and is bordered on three sides by lovely woodlands, Riverwalk Park and the Spicket River. Many apartments and most of the communitys spacious common areas have lovely views of the river and park. While residents benefit from a convenient in town location with easy walking distance to shops and restaurants, they also will enjoy this quiet, idyllic setting.

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